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Sports In Our Schools
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Three Family-Focused Resolutions For 2013
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5 Ways Families Can Bond And Self-Reflect Before 2013

Sports In Our Schools

By Gabriella Rowe

A local education expert discusses how an investment in sports can be an investment in education.
877668_sport_balls_4 Most people would agree that athletics and organized sports can be a vital part of a well-rounded education for our children. But while we accept this theory almost as gospel, we do very little to put it into practice. Besides the obvious health benefits of physical activity, there are untold numbers of social, educational, and developmental lessons to be learned… [more]

Three Family-Focused Resolutions For 2013

By Gabriella Rowe

With the New Year upon us, parenting blogger Gabriella Rowe recommends a few goals and resolutions for a prosperous and meaningful year.
timthumb.php_ While the distance between December 31st and January 1st is no greater than 60 seconds, the psychological space that the New Year provides allows for new thinking, fresh starts, and goal setting. While the traditional New Year’s promises to take off a few pounds or save more money have made the entire idea of resolutions almost trivial, let’s not fail… [more]

5 Ways Families Can Bond And Self-Reflect Before 2013

By Gabriella Rowe

With the New Year on the horizon, new blogger Gabriella Rowe recommends parents and children set aside time and space to slow down and engage in the moment.
1385312_ten-fifty-four We live in a fast-paced city and everyday is packed with non-stop activities--even for children. Across NYC, children are constantly rushing to soccer practice, piano lessons, exam tutoring, swim lessons, birthday parties, school performances, family visits, play dates, and more. While these myriad activities are aimed at enhancing children’s growth and making them well-rounded individuals, we must ensure that our… [more]

The Loss Of Our “Secret Sauce”

By Gabriella Rowe

An Educator Worries That Single-Minded Focus On Tests Is Killing What’s Truly Great About An American Education

mande As both a parent and an educator, some of my most memorable moments with children have been the ones filled with spontaneity, fun, tons of messiness and, most of all, creativity. The idea of learning through experimentation and “out of the box” ideas is a fundamental part of growing up, particularly growing up American. Images of Benjamin Franklin tying a… [more]

Before Election Day, NYC Parents Can Teach Their Children All About The Presidency

By Gabriella Rowe

How to include kids in the political process this election season.
1262660_american_flag Election Day is right around the corner and, while New Yorkers aren’t likely to be flooded by television commercials supporting President Obama or Governor Romney, the presidential contest will dominate the public conversation. As any parent can tell you, children hear everything, and while our political conversations usually occur with other adults, we need to find ways to involve our… [more]

A New York City Education Wake-Up Call

By Gabriella Rowe

This week’s Education Nation Summit hosted by NBC News brings the state of American education to the forefront.
education This week, NBC News is hosting its third annual Education Nation Summit in New York City--a three-day forum that brings together all the critical players in the debate about education reform in an effort to identify our most pressing challenges and to find solutions for increasing student performance across the country. Editor's Note: The New York Public Library is playing host… [more]